Last summer, I found a whole box full of seashells at the Nashville Flea Market for $5. I've used them in hurricanes, etc., but knew they had more potential.
Then I found wreath forms at the Dollar Tree.
Madeline and I painted it out white
(so it wasn't such a big deal if there were gaps).
(so it wasn't such a big deal if there were gaps).
{Notice the blue star from a previous project :)}
Then spent the next couple of days working here and there, totaling a couple of hours to piece the shells onto the form, bit by bit. I used hot glue, but you have to be careful not to get the tip of the gun directly onto the wreath form. Other than that, it's just time.
And there's enough shells left to make about 4 more wreaths.
I think I have a bad case of spring fever!
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26 sweet little love notes:
I really like that! How cool to have so many shells to use so many ways. That project was very low cost.
Nancy
Oh Sweetie...
I have a lot of shells from the beach. How exciting, I can actually do something with them that will allow me to see them. How beautiful this wreath is. I love it.
Thank you so much for sharing. I guess I will be going back to the Dollar Store. When I looked at yours, I came up with a cute idea, take some of that fish netting and use it to tie your bow and hang it with. You might be able to add a few shells even to the netting?
Love it, and thanks again for the share. Country hugs sweetie...Sherry
Hey gal...love that idea!
It turned out so pretty. laurie
What a clever idea! to display ones collection of shells.
Happy Valentine's
Have a beautiful week.
Hugs, Marydon
Perfect!! Love this idea! It sounds so simple- wishing we all found a great deal on some sweet shells!! ;)
That turned out SO well! I may have to try it!
Very cute. I love beachy things!
XOOX
Jen
Oh I love shells - very cute.
That would look great at a beach house...if I only had one. You know how you find a great pair of shoes but you have nothing to wear with them so you have to buy a whole new outfit just for the shoes? Maybe if I make the wreath I'll have to buy a beach house to go with it! Ha! Fat chance but I love the wreath!
My girls and I made the same wreath last summer with shells we'd collected over the summer. I'm right there with you... come on warm weather!
I've always wanted to try something like this! Very cute!
Seeing that wreath really makes me want warm, summer beach weather here NOW! We're expecting snow tonight so I'll just have to keep looking at your wreath knowing that warmer days are coming! Great job!
I have a shell wreath..
I never painted mine white ha ha...
Living near the sea I have so many as they are FREE on the beach. How can you not pick them up.
great minds think alike :-)
So pretty! I love it :)
Very pretty! We are going to Florida in April and I'll have to bring back some shells to make on of these!
nice...I can totally relate with the whole spring fever thing too!! Bring It!!!
Blessings,
Ana
I have the shells too but would have to buy the wreath form and our dollar stores don't carry the forms so I would have to get one at the Hobby Lobby unless I got lucky and found one at Goodwill. I Love this idea. It goes with my SSG "no color" theme from the movie from the Hamptons.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love your patience with this project. These charming decoration could also be mirrors or picture frames?
Come visit again, Dianne
Fantastic idea, you've done a great job!
Alicia
www.time-worn-style.com
Love the wreath and anything with seashells.
How fun and easy.. I so want to try this..
Now I know what I'll be doing with all those shells I purchased to make some angels...which didn't look at all like angels when I tried to make them. LOL! ~Joy
that's soo cute!
I really like this!! We have a beach theme going on in our guest bathroom. I may just have to try this!
I like it! It's very cute! =-D
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